Specialist HGV Driver

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Specialist HGV Driver</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Base: Bardon WTS (with travel to other council locations when required)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours 12 hours shifts, working (Apply online only)hrs, 4 on 4 off system</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">An temporary opportunity within the Contracts and Haulage Team at Leicestershire County Council has become available, we are currently looking to recruit a specialist HGV Driver (Ro-Ro) to join the team.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The role will be responsible for transporting waste materials from Leicestershire County Council’s Recycling and Household Waste Sites (RHWS) to disposal locations, using hook loader heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The successful candidate will be required to complete all uplifts and other jobs on any given day, and to do so in the most efficient and effective manner.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The nature of the work will involve a 4 on 4 off shift pattern with the jobholder carrying out work outside of normal working hours, including bank holidays, weekends and out of hours working.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">ESSENTIAL</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">REQUIREMENTS</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>HGV licence</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Driver CPC</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Duties:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Conduct daily vehicle checks in line with policy and legislation, and sign the driver handbook</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Report all defects daily if considered serviceable, liaising with the supervisor if unsure. Major defects to be reported immediately</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ensure tachographs are signed for and returned monthly (or driver books)</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Wear uniform at all times and when needed wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to carry out duties in a safe manner in line with health and safety</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Apply health and safety</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements to work tasks by following Safe Systems of work and Risk Assessments.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good Organisational and interpersonal skills.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ability to prioritise workload effectively.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Full valid driving license including Business Insurance</span></li>

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